Question

Which is the best example of a thesis statement for an argumentative essay about zoos and animal welfare?

Answer 1

Go with the first thesis statement Although many poeple feelthat keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research.

Explanation:

In essays, the thesis statement is the main statement or claim that guides this type of academical text. This means the thesis states the topic of an essay and the author's position about that topic. Additionally, for a thesis statement to be considered as strong or appropriate for argumentative essays it needs to express a position and not a fact and provide some reason that supports this position. Also, thesis statements need to be debatable which means the thesis statement needs to express a position that can be proven as valid through supporting details such as statistics, facts or research studies. Considering this, the best example of a thesis statement about zoos and animal welfare is "Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research" because this statement describes a clear position the author has about zoos, provides some reasons or focus for developing the topic "necessary for animal conservation and research" and in general terms is a statement that is debatable which means the author will need to use evidence to develop the thesis during the argumentative essay.